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Shrimp Biryani

Shrimp Biryani

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The layered rice dish, the Shrimp Biriyani is the perfect medley of aromatic basmati rice, juicy prawns and mild herbs and spices. Served with yoghurt, it makes a winning pair for lunch time and dinner.

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Ingredients

Recipe servings:
8 Servings

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Basmati rice
2  cups
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Vegetable Oil
2  tbsp
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Onions, finely chopped
2  Mediums
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Peeled & cleaned shrimps
500  g
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Tomato Paste
20  g
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Garlic, finely chopped
4  Cloves
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Shallots, chopped
1  cup
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Curry powder
3  tbsp
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Cinnamon stick
2  pieces
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cardamom pods
5  pieces
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MAGGI Powder Chicken Bouillon
1  Sachet
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Water
6  cups
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Ghee
2  tbsp
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Saffron
1  pinch
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salt
1  tsp
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Coriander leaves, chopped
2  cups

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Nutritional Information

Carbohydrates
46.46 g
Energy
310.16 kcal
Fats
6.35 g
Protein
17.19 g

Recipe steps

8 min

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Wash and soak rice in cold water and set aside for 30 mins.
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In a large pot heat vegetable oil, fry sliced onions till golden brown, remove and set aside.
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In the same pot in medium heat fry chopped onions till golden, add shrimp and saute till pink for about 5 mins, then add tomato paste, garlic, dill, spices, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, add 1 sachet MAGGI Powder Chicken Stock, and water and bring to a simmer. Add chopped fresh coriander leaves, remove from pot and set aside.
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In the same pot bring to boil 6 cups or 1.5 litres of water, place rice and cook until rice is ¾ cooked.
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Drain rice in a colander and discard excess water.
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Melt ghee at the bottom of the same pot, add a layer of strained rice followed by a layer of shrimp and onion mixture and sprinkle saffron powder. Follow this step until all the rice and shrimp sauce is used.
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Steam rice and shrimp on low heat until rice is fully cooked for about 20 mins.
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Gently fluff cooked rice ensuring even distribution of rice and shrimp. Serve on a large plate. Garnish with fried sliced onions.

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Beryani

I only tried,and thank you for posting vedio,nakakakuha ako ng idea how to cooked better.
03/23/2022 09:58 CET

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